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19 more militants killed in Op. Rah-e-Nijat
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According to ISPR, security forces moved forward of Kotkai and secured important Road Y junction at Kazhakas leading to Inzar Kalle and Sararogha. The dominating ridges east and west of this Road Y junction have been secured.
Security forces also secured Gharlai village on main road Kotkai-Sararogha and the adjoining ridges. During engagement, 10 terrorists were killed while 6 soldiers embraced shahadat and 14 were injured.
After securing of Chalwastai the village has been completely cleared and forces moved forward. Forces have surrounded village Sarwek 1 km north of Chalwastai and taken control of surrounding ridges. The complete area has been cleared of terrorists and clearance operation to remove mines, IEDs and booby traps is under way.
During engagements, north of Sarwek village 7 terrorists have been killed while 5 soldiers were injured.
Security forces secured Shaga feature and Sharakai Sar in Nawazkot area. These heights dominate Road Nawazkot- Makeen and area all around. 2 terrorists have been killed while 1 soldier got injured due to sniper fire at Sharakai Sar.
Terrorists attacked on security forces Asif Shaheed Check Post at Torwarai area, Doaba, Hangu, resultantly, 1 soldier embraced shahadat and 4 were injured. 15 terrorists were killed by security forces.
The developments of operation Rah-e-Rast are as under:
On 25 October 2009 curfew was imposed from Alam Ganj to Shangla for one day only to avert any loss of life after information regarding a potential suicide bomber.
One terrorist voluntarily surrendered to security forces at Matta.
Security forces conducted search operation at Kalam, Barhain, Nawakilli and Manglour and apprehended 12 suspects including 7 Afghan nationals.
Two medical camps are being established for displaced families of Waziristan at Rata Kolachi Staduim-DI Khan and Tank. The existing basic health units are also being upgraded. 7,012 cash cards have been distributed amongst the displaced families of Waziristan.
Rs1.3 million have been withdrawn by the displaced families of Waziristan.
Army helpline 0996-740439 at D I Khan has been established for complaints and donations.
